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Photonic Crystal Waveguides Composed of Hyperbolic Metamaterials for High-FOM Nano-Sensing
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: Received: 10 August 2023 / Approved: 10 August 2023 / Online: 10 August 2023 (10:39:26 CEST)
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Zheng, Y.; Khan, F.; Asrafali, B.; Wang, Q. Photonic Crystal Waveguides Composed of Hyperbolic Metamaterials for High-FOM Nano-Sensing. Crystals 2023, 13, 1389. Zheng, Y.; Khan, F.; Asrafali, B.; Wang, Q. Photonic Crystal Waveguides Composed of Hyperbolic Metamaterials for High-FOM Nano-Sensing. Crystals 2023, 13, 1389.
Abstract
This study introduces an innovative integration of hyperbolic metamaterials (HMMs) and photonic crystals (PtCs), each possessing unique dispersion properties that effectively manipulate the propagation of light. We present a PtC waveguide consisting of arrays of HMM nanorods, denoted as HMM PtCs. This waveguide configuration enables the realization of a high figure of merit (FOM) nano-sensor. By modifying the refractive indices of the surrounding materials, the PtC waveguide exhibits alterations in absorption and transmission, allowing for the detection of temperature, pressure, and material variations. Numerical methods were employed to demonstrate the remarkable efficiency of this proposed system, achieving a sensitivity of 324.16 nm/RIU (refractive index unit) and an impressive FOM of 469.58 RIU−1. These results signify a substantial improvement over surface plasmonic sensors, which typically exhibit limited FOMs. As a consequence, the HMM PtC waveguide sensor emerges as an exceptionally appealing option for photonic sensing applications. The proposed HMM PtC waveguide holds vast potential across diverse fields, including biology, medicine, and clinics, representing an exciting advancement for both industry and scientific research.
Keywords
hyperbolic metamaterials; photonic crystals; waveguides; nano-sensors
Subject
Chemistry and Materials Science, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
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